The NBA is in an era of old and new, and we can see that the era of Durant, Stephen Curry and LeBron James is finally coming to an end. The 2023-24 season has seen a number of outstanding young players put in shocking performances and is ready to replace the trio as the best players in the league.
Of course, we often talk about the top five superstars in the league, but it's challenging to actually pick the top five superstars because it requires looking at how good the players are offensively and defensively. However, Jokic, the star of the NBA Denver Nuggets, listed the five active superstars in his heart.
I think I'll say, Joel, Luca, you guys have to put KD and LeBron out there. Even though they're a bit old, I think they can still play better. Stephen. And then you have Tatum, Anthony Edwards, Giannis. I don't think it's really hard to say. Maybe you prefer other players, but honestly, I think it's hard to get into the top five or even the top ten. ”
Embiid of the 76ers is averaging 35 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists per game this season. Embiid played the best performance of his career after James Harden's departure, and he is already the number one favorite for MVP and scoring title.
The Mavericks' Luka Doncic is averaging 33 points, eight rebounds and nine assists per game this season. He led the Mavericks to a top-eight finish in the West, and his season near-triple-double this season also made him one of the MVP favorites in the scoring title race. He is second only to Embiid.
The Suns' Durant is averaging 30 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists per game this season. Durant has recently dished out 16 assists in a single game, but unfortunately the Suns' recent form has not been very good, and their bench lineup has been a bit terrible. However, the 35-year-old Durant, if he wants to brush up the data, it is estimated that Embiid is not an opponent.
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James, who is almost 39 years old, averaged 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists per game. LeBron James is still one of the best offensive and defensive players in the league, but his physical fitness is a little out of line, and he is still one of the top three players in the league in terms of a single quarter or half a game.
Stephen Curry of the Warriors averaged 27 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists per game this season. Stephen Curry has had his worst solo season so far this season, and he has often had inconsistent performances on the court. Many fans** think that Stephen Curry is old, and some fans** think that Stephen Curry is focused on building his business empire and is no longer so serious about the basketball game.
Bottom line: Jokic's ranking of these players is arguably fair, but Jokic doesn't include himself in any of them. In any case, Jokic is already the only player in the current team. Jokic is averaging 26 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists per game this season. As the MVP of last season's Finals, Jokic was the first active player.